Benefits of Membership

Local Distribution Company Members

The Electricity Distributors Association is the voice of Ontario’s local electricity distribution companies (LDCs). The EDA provides its LDC members with advocacy and representation in the legislative and regulatory environment and the electricity market in Ontario.

The electricity industry is a unique industry segment with unique needs. EDA’s strategic focus on matters of shared interest illustrates the tangible value we bring to our members.

The EDA provides members with the value knowledge, networking opportunities and collective action vital to the business success of each member. We offer our members value-added, targeted information, analysis and education so that they can prosper as commercial entities by focusing core business efforts in three areas: advocacy, information & analysis, and networking.

As a member corporation – represented by a Board or Company Officer – LDC members are entitled to the full suite of member privileges, products and services, as well as the right to vote on all matters that are taken before the membership.

Who are the EDA’s LDC members?

For more information on how to become an LDC Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.

Commercial Members

Service Companies and Suppliers to the electricity marketplace form an important part of the commercial landscape of this industry. Communication, interaction, and open access to this group are in the direct interests of both our membership, and the commercial companies themselves. Accordingly, the EDA has reserved a class of Commercial Membership expressly for this group. The intention is to have them share in the fabric of regular information exchange, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Commercial Member Privileges

Business listing in Member Handbook and on EDA website
Access to Association conferences at preferred rates
Sponsorship opportunities as Association conferences
Access to EDA services and publications
Eligibility to serve on the Commercial Members Steering Committee
Subscription to the bi-monthly EDA Distributor Magazine
Option to upgrade membership to an Associate Membership

The Commercial Member Steering Committee was created to work with the EDA to ensure that commercial members' needs are being met. The members of the Steering Committee represent a cross section of commercial member companies. Information on their activities/meetings is distributed to EDA commercial members as they occur. The greater membership is encouraged to work with the Steering Committee to ensure matters of interest are addressed on their behalf.

Who are the EDA’s Commercial members?

Become an EDA Commercial Member by registering on-line today

For more information on how to become an Commercial Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.

Commercial-Associate Members

Commercial-Associate Member receive all the benefits of commerical members, in addition to receiving the EDA Weekly.

Associate Members

Associate Membership is extended to companies wishing to do business and participate within the Ontario electricity market. This class of membership is also available to Out-of-Province electricity distributors and/or utilities that can benefit from access to the membership and resources of the Association.

Associate Membership is also extended to Commercial Members of the EDA wishing to upgrade.

Associate Member Privileges

Business listing in Member Handbook and on EDA website
Access to Association conferences at preferred rates
Sponsorship opportunities at Association conferences
Access to EDA services and publications
Member access to the EDA website
Subscription to the bi-monthly EDA Distributor Magazine
Full-year subscription to the EDA Weekly Newsletter

Who are the EDA’s Associate members?

For more information on how to become an Associate Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.

Affiliate Member

The EDA ensures that Affiliate Companies of LDCs also have a ‘home’ where they can benefit from the resources of the Association.

Who are the EDA’s Affiliate members?

For more information on how to become an Affiliate Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.